Bottom line: Follow Pamalyn Kearney's sage advice for her aging relatives:
- Remove tripping hazards
- Place frequently used items in easy reach
- Evaluate lighting conditions and reduce glare
- Install handrails and grab bars, but not just in the bathroom
- Conduct a professional home evaluation to match your individual needs and habits. Call an OT!
And I'll add my sixth point: Get your OAB diagnosed and stick to a combination therapy of behavioral strategies and medications and/or minimally invasive devices. If you're a home caregiver, get your loved one plugged in. Above all, stay active, safely, as you age with the years not by the falls.
Nancy Muller
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